When the Sacred Race team withdrew from the battlefield, the people from the three great heavens collapsed in exhaustion.

The battle was essentially a tragedy.    

All heavens, including the three heavens of all races and the two Sacred Race heavens, suffered heavy casualties. The entire battlefield was devastated, corpses were strewn across the ground, and the stench of blood filled the air. Many people heaved with sobs as they held their comrades’ corpses in their arms. Cries of sadness spread through the battlefield, making everyone’s heart feel heavy.

Zhou Yuan fell silent when he saw this scene. 

Qin Lian, Mu Youlan and others rushed over to his side. They were covered in wounds of varying sizes, and they evidently had been through fierce battles.

“How are the casualties on the Tianyuan Region’s side?” Zhou Yuan asked.

Qin Lian said mournfully, “There are more than 200 people killed and more than 500 people seriously injured.”

What those simple numbers represented was incredibly upsetting.

Zhou Yuan said in a low voice, “Put away their bodies and bring them back to Hunyuan Heaven. They fought for the Tianyuan Region, and the Tianyuan Region mustn’t treat them badly.”

Qin Lian and the others nodded.  

“If our captain hadn’t displayed his remarkable power, the battle could have been more tragic and our losses would have been even greater,” said Mu Youlan, looking at Zhou Yuan admiringly.

Everyone had witnessed Zhou Yuan’s dazzling achievements in the battle.

“Your prestige in the Hunyuan Heaven’s Heavenly Sun stage is now equal to Guan Qinglong.” Qin Lian nodded in agreement. If Zhou Yuan hadn’t come forward and killed Ji Mo and severely wounded Mi Shi, the outcome could have been very different. This point was obvious from the looks of gratitude and awe on the faces of the various forces’ experts.

Although Zhou Yuan was a grand elder of the Tianyuan Region, the majority of Hunyuan Heaven forces had never thought Zhou Yuan was qualified to be on the same level as them. But this thinking was completely wiped away after the battle. 

Although Zhou Yuan was only at the intermediate Heavenly Sun stage, he wasn’t an ordinary intermediate Heavenly Sun expert.  

Zhou Yuan didn’t care too much about their opinions. He didn’t care about prestige. After all, the Sacred Race was their greatest enemy. If he sat and watched them defeat the three heavens, he wouldn’t be able to turn the tide no matter how strong he was.

Chu Qing and Li Qingchan darted over to him. From the look on their faces, it was obvious that Cangxuan Heaven had also suffered heavy losses.

Zhou Yuan could only clap Chu Qing on the shoulder. Then, when he went to hug Li Qingchan to comfort her, Li Qingchan sent him an icy gaze. He retracted his hand quickly and smiled helplessly, but his failed hug eased the heavy atmosphere a little.

On the battlefield, the various forces were gathering their troops and counting their losses.

Someone came over and reported respectfully, “Grand elder Zhou Yuan, captain Guan Qinglong has something to discuss with you.” 

Zhou Yuan glanced at the high slope in the distance where the captains of various forces were gathered. He nodded and headed over with Qin Lian, Chu Qing and the others.

When he arrived, the several captains cast respectful looks his way. Even the arrogant people from Wanshou Heaven quelled their arrogance and showed respect.

Jin Ling’er stood with Jin Feng, staring at Zhou Yuan. Her beautiful eyes that always looked wilful were blazing.

The Genesis Beast Clan admired power, and Zhou Yuan had achieved remarkable battle achievements with his strength at the intermediate Heavenly Sun stage. How would she not be utterly convinced?

“No wonder Little Ancestor thinks highly of him.” Jin Ling’er bit her red lips, and her beautiful eyes gleamed magnificently.

Jin Feng suddenly coughed and whispered, “Elder sister, what are you doing? Don’t forget Little Ancestor’s warning.”

“What?” Jin Ling’er questioned.  

Jin Feng gave a hollow laugh. Jin Ling’er looked at him blankly and finally remembered something. Before coming to Guyuan Heaven, their Little Ancestor had given them a warning. Strictly speaking, the warning was for her.

What was it?  

Don’t try to hit on Zhou Yuan; otherwise, there will be serious consequences! It’s so serious that even Little Ancestor will be beaten up!

Jin Linger had almost sneered at the warning then. As the pride of the Golden Monkey Clan, she had countless admirers both within and outside the clan, so why would she even lay her eyes on a mere human? Besides, who would dare beat up her Little Ancestor? Given his status, there were only a handful of people in the Wanshou Region who would have such courage.

Therefore, Jin Linger was puzzled about her Little Ancestor’s warning.

Jin Ling’er pouted her little lips and said, “Little Ancestor is annoying.”

However, the gleam of admiration in her eyes still faded. Her Little Ancestor’s warning indeed had an effect.

Zhou Yuan didn’t care about Jin Ling’er’s gaze because in front of him were Jiang Jinlin and Ai Qing.

Jiang Jinlin’s face was incredibly pale, and the Genesis Qi around him was much weaker than before. His body was covered in deep scars, and even if he possessed the powerful body of the Mystic Dragon Clan, he couldn’t heal his severe injuries immediately.

Jiang Jinlin looked a little uncomfortable when he faced Zhou Yuan because he had never attached any importance to Zhou Yuan before the battle. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have sent Jin Ling’er to assist him. It was clear that they hadn’t believed in Zhou Yuan’s ability.

However, no one had expected the final outcome.  

If Zhou Yuan hadn’t reversed the tide, the three great heavens would have been defeated. 

Even Jiang Jinlin, who was very arrogant, didn’t dare look down on Zhou Yuan after Zhou Yuan had killed Ji Mo and severely injured Mi Shi. Jiang Jinlin’s strength was similar to Mi Shi’s. If Mi Shan hadn’t rescued Mi Shi with his Sacred Pupil, Zhou Yuan might have even killed Mi Shi. Therefore, Jiang Jinlin no longer dared to underestimate Zhou Yuan.

Ai Qing’s expression turned a little complicated as she gazed at Zhou Yuan. She originally thought the strongest person in the Hunyuan Heaven team was Guan Qinglong. But now, it seemed Zhou Yuan from the Tianyuan Region had revealed hidden talents. But most terrifying, Zhou Yuan was only at the intermediate Heavenly Sun stage. Once he reached the advanced Heavenly Sun stage, wouldn't he surpass even Guan Qinglong? Perhaps, he would become the strongest Heavenly Sun expert in the five heavens.

Guan Qinglong looked at Zhou Yuan and said solemnly, “Grand elder Zhou Yuan, no one can question your contribution in the battle against the two heavens of the Sacred Race. I want to express gratitude on behalf of everyone.”

The others also nodded, showing their gratitude. Zhou Yuan’s distinguished battle accomplishment was superior to everyone else’s. Even Jiang Jinlin remained silent and didn’t raise any objections.

However, Zhou Yuan seemed unconcerned about their gratitude. He just waved his hand and stared at the dense fog shrouding the distant mountain range. In the dense fog, an ancient stone tablet exuded a special charm, seemingly existing since ancient times.

“Everyone, now that the enemy has retreated, is it time to discuss how the mystic ruins will be divided?” asked Zhou Yuan with a smile.

He wasn’t referring to the distribution among core members but the arrangement for the various forces’ ordinary members.    

This was because one required a foundation of around 2 billion Genesis Qi stars to approach the ancient stone tablet, which meant only the top experts from each force could obtain the core opportunity. However, this also meant that many people wouldn’t be able to get near the stone tablet and enjoy the rare opportunity.

The ordinary members had also made contributions in the battle, and so they should be rewarded accordingly. Otherwise, who would continue to risk their lives in battle? And without them, it would be difficult to succeed just by relying on their top experts.

Fortunately, the various leaders were prepared.

Although the stone tablet was inaccessible to people with a foundation under 2 billion Genesis Qi stars, once it was activated, it would erupt with mighty ancestral qi and countless ancestral qi treasures. These benefits would spread to the periphery, and they were what many people hoped to obtain.

The closer one was to the stone tablet, the more ancestral qi and ancestral qi treasures one would be able to obtain.

According to the various forces’ previous agreement, the positions in front of the stone tablet were divided into three groups. Naturally, the first group was stationed closest to the stone tablet, and they would therefore receive the first wave of ancestral qi. After the first group absorbed the first wave of ancestral qi, it would flow to the second group and then to the third group.

Based on their agreement, only two forces would secure the first position: the Wushen Region and the Mystic Dragon Clan. They were chosen because they were the strongest forces and had Guan Qinglong and Jiang Jinlin, who led the army, in their teams.

Guan Qinglong turned to Zhou Yuan and said with a smile, “Grand elder Zhou Yuan has contributed the most in the battle. The Tianyuan Region is of course included in the first group.”

Jiang Jinlin didn’t say anything. He no doubt would have opposed it if he had heard this before the battle. After all, his share of ancestral qi would lessen with more people in the first group, and no one would be happy about their benefits going to other people. But Zhou Yuan’s accomplishments in the battle were so remarkable that there was nothing he could say. If Zhou Yuan wasn’t qualified to be in the first group, the Mystic Dragon Clan and the Wushen Region wouldn’t be qualified either.

“Thank you.” Zhou Yuan pondered for a moment and then said, “I don’t know if I can also get a space in the second group.” 

He, of course, was requesting the position for the Cangxuan Sect. After all, all Cangxuan Heaven forces would be placed in the third group if based solely on battle accomplishments. However, Zhou Yuan was a member of the Cangxuan Sect, so he needed to seek benefits for his senior and junior brothers. After all, on such an occasion, even Chu Qing’s words carried little weight.

Guan Qinglong glanced at Chu Qing and the others behind him. He hesitated, then finally nodded. “Grand elder Zhou Yuan comes from the Cangxuan Sect, so of course they are qualified to share some of your credit.”

Jiang Jinlin frowned and was about to argue, but Ai Qing pulled him back.

“It’s not good to provoke Zhou Yuan. Don’t get on his bad side because of a little benefit. Think about it, what if he breaks through to the advanced Heavenly Sun stage in the mystic ruins?” Ai Qing whispered into Jiang Jinlin’s ears.

Jiang Jinlin’s countenance changed slightly. Zhou Yuan was only at the intermediate Heavenly Sun stage, yet he could already severely injure Mi Shi. How strong would he be once he reached the advanced Heavenly Sun stage? At that time, even he and Guan Qinglong would likely be no match for him.

Thinking of such a scene, even Jiang Jinlin, who was very arrogant, gulped secretly. He nodded slightly and said, “I have no objection.”

Once the two commanders in chief made their final decisions, the positions were decided.

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